Chow Mein Plays Special Role in Aging Mother's Life

from National Public Radio

When commentator Jay Keyser's mother moved into an assisted-living community, he noticed a change in her behavior. At their weekly lunches at a Chinese restaurant, she would order only one thing: chicken chow mein. Keyser says he thinks there may have been a deeper meaning behind her dependence on the dish.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, May 6, 2008